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$519+ Cheap flights from South Africa to New York State

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — JFK
feb. 14 — feb. 211
sáb. 2/14
sáb. 2/21
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from South Africa to New York

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to New York flight deals. Data was last updated enero 15, 2026.

Round-trip from

$785
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$519
(Kenya Airways)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$905
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Cheapest flights from South Africa to New York
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to New York. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on enero 15, 2026.

This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 10/19:15 pm
JNB
-
EWR
2 stops31h 10m
British Airways
lun. 10/1211:55 pm
EWR
-
JNB
2 stops25h 05m
British Airways
Deal found 1/14$775
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 2/210:00 pm
JNB
-
EWR
2 stops25h 15m
American Airlines
vie. 2/65:45 pm
EWR
-
JNB
2 stops33h 40m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/13$785
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 1/297:35 pm
JNB
-
EWR
2 stops27h 40m
American Airlines
dom. 2/15:45 pm
EWR
-
JNB
2 stops30h 50m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/15$786
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 1/217:35 pm
JNB
-
EWR
2 stops27h 40m
Multiple Airlines
mié. 1/285:45 pm
EWR
-
JNB
2 stops30h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/13$787
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 6/47:25 pm
JNB
-
EWR
2 stops26h 40m
American Airlines
lun. 6/155:35 pm
EWR
-
JNB
2 stops31h 25m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/14$788
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 3/17:35 pm
JNB
-
EWR
2 stops27h 40m
Multiple Airlines
dom. 3/86:45 pm
EWR
-
JNB
2 stops30h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/15$789
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 1/229:30 pm
JNB
-
JFK
1 stop29h 15m
Virgin Atlantic
mié. 1/289:29 pm
JFK
-
JNB
1 stop38h 31m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 1/14$800
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 1/2611:00 pm
JNB
-
JFK
2 stops26h 55m
Ethiopian Air
lun. 2/28:55 pm
JFK
-
JNB
2 stops24h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 1/15$801
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 9/49:15 pm
JNB
-
EWR
2 stops31h 15m
Multiple Airlines
mar. 9/1511:55 pm
EWR
-
JNB
2 stops25h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/14$802
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 1/2811:00 pm
JNB
-
JFK
2 stops26h 55m
Ethiopian Air
mar. 2/38:55 pm
JFK
-
JNB
2 stops24h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 1/15$802
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 1/217:20 pm
JNB
-
EWR
1 stop26h 35m
Multiple Airlines
sáb. 1/311:35 am
EWR
-
JNB
2 stops51h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/13$803
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 4/269:15 pm
JNB
-
EWR
1 stop22h 40m
British Airways
lun. 5/49:25 pm
EWR
-
JNB
1 stop27h 35m
British Airways
Deal found 1/14$805

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Customize your flight search to find flights from South Africa to New York that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated enero 15, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to New York State that are best for you.

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New York

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JohannesburgNewark

JNB - EWR

JNBEWR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 2/10

7:35 pm-4:15 pm

2 stops27h 40m

Newark

mar. 2/17

5:45 pm-7:35 am

2 stops30h 50m

$818

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 1/27

7:35 pm-11:20 am

1 stop22h 45m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

sáb. 1/31

11:20 pm-10:25 am

1 stop28h 05m

$823

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

jue. 5/28

9:15 pm-5:35 pm

1 stop26h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

mar. 6/23

7:30 pm-9:25 am

1 stop31h 55m

$825

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 2/16

7:35 pm-2:20 pm

1 stop25h 45m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

mié. 3/4

8:05 am-10:25 am

1 stop19h 20m

$826

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 3/16

10:00 pm-1:35 pm

1 stop21h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

mié. 3/18

10:35 pm-7:35 am

1 stop27h 00m

$829

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 2/10

10:00 pm-7:30 pm

1 stop28h 30m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

mar. 2/17

4:59 pm-8:25 am

2 stops32h 26m

$833

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

jue. 1/29

9:30 pm-3:59 pm

1 stop25h 29m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

jue. 2/5

5:35 pm-8:35 am

2 stops32h 00m

$835

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 3/17

10:00 pm-8:35 pm

1 stop28h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

mar. 4/7

3:20 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop22h 20m

$836

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

sáb. 3/7

10:00 pm-9:29 pm

2 stops30h 29m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

lun. 3/16

12:27 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop24h 33m

$838

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - LGA

JNBLGA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

vie. 2/13

10:00 pm-6:24 pm

2 stops27h 24m

New York LaGuardia

vie. 2/20

1:00 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop23h 00m

$841

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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to New York State

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to State of New York?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to State of New York (average of $625). Flying from South Africa to State of New York in July is currently the most expensive (average of $827). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ZA to NY?

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa to New York. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated enero 15, 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from South Africa to State of New York as you normally would.

Reviews of airlines servicing New York

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New York. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to New York. Reviews last updated enero 15, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, KLM, and United Airlines from South Africa to New York State. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,052 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sally,Oct 2025

ATH - JFK

Only negative outcome of this trip was 3 hour delay, but everything else was fine.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,052 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,052 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sally,Oct 2025

ATH - JFK

Only negative outcome of this trip was 3 hour delay, but everything else was fine.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,440 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,052 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sally,Oct 2025

ATH - JFK

Only negative outcome of this trip was 3 hour delay, but everything else was fine.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,164 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,052 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sally,Oct 2025

ATH - JFK

Only negative outcome of this trip was 3 hour delay, but everything else was fine.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,370 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,052 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sally,Oct 2025

ATH - JFK

Only negative outcome of this trip was 3 hour delay, but everything else was fine.
Kenya Airways
6.8
Okay
290 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,052 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sally,Oct 2025

ATH - JFK

Only negative outcome of this trip was 3 hour delay, but everything else was fine.

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from South Africa to State of New York?

    For as low as $823, British Airways can have you in State of New York from South Africa in 22h 45m. South Africa and State of New York are separated by a distance of 7967 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to State of New York one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Etihad Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $313. Users have also found prices from $395 and $466 on Qatar Airways and Kenya Airways, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to New York that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to New York flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from South Africa to New York?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to New York.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to New York?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to New York by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to State of New York?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to State of New York (average of $625). Flying from South Africa to State of New York in July is currently the most expensive (average of $827). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 9 airlines flying from South Africa to New York

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from South Africa to New York. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated enero 15, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$699Average$842FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$764Average$789FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
DeltaCheapest$785Average$910FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$787Average$823FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
KLMCheapest$789Average$884FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$817Average$869FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
United AirlinesCheapest$877Average$1,196FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$962Average$981FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
EmiratesCheapest$1,005Average$1,085FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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